April 12-18, 2024
Performers take part in the official flame lighting ceremony in Athens in preparation for the Paris Olympics. A local resident swims in floodwater in Orenburg, Russia, after a dam on the Ural River burst. The northern lights shine over an erupting volcano near the town of Grindavik, Iceland, and Real Madrid players celebrate winning the quarterfinal Champions League quarterfinal in Manchester, England. Residents take refuge at a school after flooding in Kisumu, Kenya.
This gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published in the past week by The Associated Press from Europe and Africa. The selection was curated by AP’s chief photographer for Russia, Alexander Zemlianichenko.
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Man fleeing cops in western Michigan dies after unmarked cruiser hits him
Robert Downey Jr. poses with glamorous wife Susan as they join A
Middle school students participate in Model UN conference in Qingdao
Titian's masterpiece 'Flora' breathes vibrancy into Sino
Bills would preferably be on the receiving end in the NFL draft after dealing Diggs to Houston
Azerbaijan urges top UN court to toss out Armenian case alleging racial discrimination
FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2024 men's quarterfinal match: China vs. Australia
China emerges as leading source of foreign investment in Tanzania: officials
An earthquake measuring 5.6 hits central Turkey. No immediate reports of casualties or damage
Prince Harry looks relaxed as he makes another cameo in posh world of polo
A homeless man is reunited with his family after 13 years thanks to a Ford Mustang and a viral clip
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,175: ministry